Front door trim...advice please
My door was delayed which held up everything on the porch area. It finally arrived and put In place temporarily. now back in storage. I don't know if I like the trim ideas proposed on the pic.
My Marvin windows and doors all have the Marvin Potter trim. Does my front door trim need to match that or should it be different and something maybe beefier?
All of the work on this part of the house is Waiting on my decision. I'm lost here. The door is 8 ft x 3.5 ft. if that makes any difference. Thanks.
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ILoveRed
6 years agoHere is the plan if that makes a difference. We did change the door from the plan. Single 42" door vs the door with sidelites.
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6 years ago
chicagoans
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI like the beefier trim also, and I'd mimic the style on the windows (like the one to the right of the door) with the widest trim on top. I'd mimic the proportions of that trim, sizing it up for the door but keeping the same ratio of top to side trim (hopefully that makes sense.)
Rough mockup. I love the grey siding and how the white shows so nicely on it. Obviously IRL it won't look so bright and blue and I think it will go so nicely with your windows.
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